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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it about Christy that Old Mahon recognizes while watching him win the race?
(a) His hat.
(b) The way he runs.
(c) The way he spits.
(d) The way he rides a horse.

2. In Act 1, Pegeen is engaged to marry:
(a) Shawn Keogh.
(b) Michael James Flaherty.
(c) No one.
(d) Christy Mahon.

3. The setting change from night in Act 1 to morning in Act II has an effect on what?
(a) Character.
(b) Tone.
(c) Exposition.
(d) Mood.

4. Which character can be described as a character foil for Pegeen?
(a) Shawn.
(b) James Flaherty.
(c) The Widow Quin.
(d) Christy.

5. Christy leaves Pegeen's house to go:
(a) To be blessed.
(b) Down to join in the races.
(c) Follow Old Mahon and finish him off.
(d) Find Michael Flaherty.

Short Answer Questions

1. The term "peelers" refers to:

2. Which of the following characters is mentioned but does not appear in the play?

3. What is the crowd's response to Christy after Old Mahon shows up?

4. Which of the following is the strongest literary device used by the author?

5. Why does Pegeen tell everyone to leave after Christy returns with his prizes?

(see the answer key)

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